Seasons & Episodes
Shift 1: Speed
The first three-hour shift is designed to test one of the most important qualities a true master must possess: speed. Sp
Shift 2: Adaptability
During hours three through six, the remaining chefs are forced to adapt to constant twists and turns. Hosts Michael Symo
Shift 3: Resourcefulness
Fatigue starts to set in as the chefs face hours seven and eight in this intense culinary journey. Hosts Michael Symon a
Shift 4: Teamwork
By the end of shift four, the remaining chefs will have been cooking for 12 consecutive hours. To make it to hour 13, Mi
Shift 5: Artistry
Exhaustion becomes palpable as the chefs enter hour 13 of their 24-hour competition. Hosts Michael Symon and Esther Choi
Shift 6: Risk Taking
Hosts Michael Symon and Esther Choi begin the most devious shift of all as the chefs earn points during each challenge.
Shift 7: Simplicity
As hosts Michael Symon and Esther Choir introduce hour 18 of non-stop cooking, the chefs are bruised, battered and at th
Shift 8: Elevation
The four remaining chefs have survived 20 challenges and beat out 20 other chefs to arrive at this moment. In the final
Shift 1: Speed
In the first shift, the chefs endure three challenges testing speed to impress judge Antonia Lofaso.
Shift 2: Simplicity
Michael Symon and Esther Choi begin the second shift with two chefs in a head-to-head elimination that tests simplicity;
Shift 3: Resourcefulness
In a shift that tests resourcefulness, Michael Symon and Esther Choi ask the 11 remaining chefs to create a three-course
Shift 4: Artistry
The chefs prepare artwork-inspired food for judge Fariyal Abdullahi.
Shift 5: Adaptability
The chefs turn breakfast into a different meal for judge Brooke Williamson.
Shift 6: Teamwork
Frustration and fatigue mounts in hour 16 as co-hosts Michael Symon and Esther Choi ask the eight remaining chefs to wor
Shift 6: Risk Taking
The chefs make spicy street food and a fish dish for judge Andrew Zimmern.
Shift 8: Elevation, Part 1
In the final shift, Michael Symon and Esther Choi give the five remaining chefs a familiar challenge before asking them
Shift 8: Elevation, Part 2
After more than 20 nonstop hours, Michael Symon and Esther Choi ask the final chefs to create an elevated lunch and dinn
Shift 1: Strategy
The chefs begin their first shift and try to impress judge Jet Tila.
Shift 2: Speed
Michael Symon and Esther Choi give the remaining chefs three challenges that test their ability to think and cook fast,
Shift 3: Resourcefulness
The chefs make a black-tie entrée in 90 minutes with only five ingredients.
Shift 4: Adaptability
Co-hosts Michael Symon and Esther Choi challenge the remaining chefs with constant twists and turns, and adaptability is
Shift 5: Teamwork
The chefs must temporarily put individual ambition aside to battle in two teams of four to impress judges Brooke William
Shift 6: Risk-Taking
Co-hosts Michael Symon and Esther Choi challenge the chefs to take risks and earn as many points possible when they prep
Shift 7: Precision
Co-hosts Michael Symon and Esther Choi challenge the chefs to take risks and earn as many points possible when they prep
Shift 8: Elevation Part 1
Michael Symon and Esther Choi present the final five chefs with an epic obstacle course. Legendary judges Alex Guarnasch
Shift 8: Elevation Part 2
Michael Symon and Esther Choi challenge the final three chefs to elevate the humble weeknight family meal and cook a Mic